Pouring A Concrete Wall In Sections
So that won t work for a slab this size.
Pouring a concrete wall in sections. In this situation people often go for u cart type concrete where you go to a provider who rents you a trailer with a yard of mixed and ready to pour concrete in it. Pouring of concrete in columns and walls if the height of these elements is large then it is recommended to place concrete in layers. The layer thickness ranges from 300mm to 500mm and the time between successive layers should not exceed 30 minutes for normal weather condition and 20 minutes for hot weather condition. Follow the instructions on the bag of cement and mix accordingly.
The smaller areas allow for more control and the ability to take the pressure off the entire piece holding large amounts of weight once it has dried. Once you have mixed the cement in the cement mixer dump it into the wheelbarrow. Roll the wheelbarrow of cement over to your wooden forms and pour the cement into the footing and form area. Once the truck has reached the end of a section spread the concrete out evenly and a touch higher than the form with a concrete placer rake.
Ready mix concrete trucks the big concrete trucks that deliver concrete and spin usually have a three yard minimum order. Pour footings and wall. Create contraction joints every 4 6 feet. Finish the surface of the wall as desired.
Pour the retaining wall. See below for more information on contraction joints remove forms and install waterproofing and drainage system. Allow concrete to cure.